homeschooling

Have you ever wanted to leave a homeschool magazine unopened because it just reminded you of your failures? Or felt sad instead of excited when you saw a homeschool catalog? We've been homeschooling for nearly two decades. I've been that mom that was shirt-popping proud of my children and our homeschooling. I've also been that…

This weekend we were at the HINTS Conference in Charlotte and I happened to have the most interesting conversation with Caryn Hommel of Excelerate Language. I thought I'd come back over and interview her so you guys could hear from her, too. Hi Caryn, tell me again why you believe the way most language programs work…

Most boys at some time or another think they want a career in science or technology. Sometimes that’s what God’s calling them to, but other times, it’s what they think that kind of career would bring. That’s the way we were. Hal majored in engineering and Melanie in the hard sciences, though it’s become clear…

Here's a letter I posted in response to a homeschooling mother who told an email list that she was thinking of divorcing her husband because she didn't love him anymore and they were not getting along at all. I hope if you are thinking of divorcing your mate, that you will read this very carefully…

Expo To Go 2011 The Old Schoolhouse® is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and we want to invite you to share in our celebration at the 2011 Schoolhouse Expo. You’ll hear from wonderful speakers who are ready to encourage you (more…)

This fantastic purse-sized planner will keep you organized and inspired. It's more than just a pretty face--it's functional! With both monthly and weekly layouts, as well as budget pages, holiday organizing, and more, the On the Go planner will make your life easier. (more…)

Do you ever wonder where the girl your husband married went? This book is for every mom who has collapsed into bed at the end of the day, looked into the eyes of her husband and promised "tomorrow" she'd have time for him. Trouble is, tomorrow finds her more exhausted than the day before. (more…)

The Arrival of a King Lapbook with Study Guide Learn about the events and the people surrounding the birth of Jesus. Your child will learn about Joseph, Mary, Caesar Augustus, Gabriel, Zachariah, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, Shepherds, Herod, Sheep, The Romans, The Wisemen, Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh and more! (more…)

Do you have little ones who need some special things they can do for homeschool? Gentle Shepherd is offering: Counting Cards is an e-book with 15 full-color print-out pages that have pictures of various items grouped for counting. Can be used as “work pages” with no writing required—children place number tiles on the pages, to…